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Day Around the Bay: Mahmoud Khalil to Be Released After Months in Immigration Custody

Pope Leo XIV urged Silicon Valley execs to prioritize human wellbeing in their technology; a San Rafael City Schools board trustee was suspended following his arrest for child molestation; and former Columbia student and legal resident Mahmoud Khalil is set to be released Friday evening.

Tesla Driver Charged With Assault and Elder Abuse For Allegedly Running Down Protester at 'No Kings' March

The protest and march down Market Street last Saturday was mostly peaceful for the 'No Kings' day demonstration in SF. But at least one frustrated driver not only tried to drive through the marchers, but also allegedly hit an elderly marcher and ran over their foot.

Protesters Take Over Board of Supervisors Meeting, Completely Shut the Meeting Down

In a protest that had little or nothing to do with Donald Trump, dozens of pro-union protesters managed to shout down and shut down Tuesday's SF Board of Supervisors meeting, in a demonstration against Mayor Lurie’ proposed budget cuts and layoffs.

Arts & Entertainment

Last Week, This Week: Litquake, Drag Bingo, Roller Disco, and Circus Bella

Last week: SF is searching for a new Drag Laureate, SoMa's getting the “Four Seasons of bathhouses,” and Rikki's, the Castro's first women's sports bar, is open. This week: Roller disco, drag bingo, Circus Bella, and more.

Bay Area Joins Millions Nationwide in Record-Breaking ‘No Kings Day’ Marches Against Trump

Tens of thousands gathered across the Bay Area on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings Day” protests, opposing the Trump administration on his 79th birthday. The demonstrations, potentially the largest in U.S. history, coincided with Trump's military parade in DC.

Journalists Report Being Shoved, Restrained by SFPD During Protests Ahead of ‘No Kings’

San Francisco police are facing criticism for detaining multiple journalists, including two UC Berkeley students, during recent protests against federal immigration raids, raising urgent concerns about press freedom ahead of the anti-Trump protests planned for this weekend.

‘No Kings’ Protests Set to Rabble-Rouse In SF and Nationwide Saturday During Trump’s Military Parade

While President Trump has a phenomenally wasteful $45 million military parade planned for his birthday Saturday, SF, Oakland, the Bay Area, and the whole country will be taking to the streets themselves for a nationwide “No Kings” protest.

Day Around the Bay: Delfina Closes For the Night Due to Mission Protest

The VTA is looking for a new contractor for the San Jose BART tunnel; RFK Jr. has removed all the members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee; and at least one SF Mission District restaurant is closed for the night amid the anti-ICE protest in the neighborhood.

Business & Tech

Waymo Suspends Service In Parts of SF and LA After Its Cars Were Vandalized In ICE Protests

Waymo is suspending service Monday in parts of San Francisco and Los Angeles following acts of vandalism on Sunday that targeted the robocars in both cities, amid raucous protests against ICE activities and the Trump administration.

Protest Outside ICE Field Office In SF Leads to 60 Arrests, Vandalism, Two Officers Injured

A protest reportedly turned violent Sunday evening after hundreds gathered in downtown San Francisco in solidarity with protesters in Los Angeles who have been facing down National Guard troops deployed by President Trump.

Saturday Links: California SEIU President Hospitalized, Arrested at ICE Protest in LA

Over 6,500 local residents have been impacted by the closure of SF-Marin Food Bank's 13 pop-up pantries; Mr. S Leather is being sued over its mouth gags; and CA union president David Huerta was hospitalized and remains in federal custody following an ICE protest in LA on Friday.

Residents In Hayes Valley and Near 16th and Mission Complain About Approach to Shuffling Drug Trade Around

Gatherings of habitual drug users and dealers that used to occur primarily on Sixth Street and in the Tenderloin have shifted to other neighborhoods thanks to the mayor and SFPD's "cleanup" efforts, and neighbors on one Mission alley are protesting.

Anti-Trump Protests Take Over San Francisco: Ocean Beach, Civic Center, Union Square And Chinatown

An estimated 4 million protestors showed up nationwide on Saturday voicing their opposition to the Trump regime. Thousands rallied across San Francisco with protests taking place in Ocean Beach, Civic Center, Union Square, and Chinatown.

Transit Groups To Rally Against Muni Service Cuts At City Hall On Tuesday

Local community groups will be rallying in front of City Hall next Tuesday morning prior to SFMTA’s board meeting in the afternoon when the board will make its final decision on Muni service cuts.

Day Around The Bay: Pinole Teen Caught With Loaded Gun At School

A Pinole high school student was reportedly caught with a loaded gun at school and then fled police; Bay Area health officials urge residents to get the measles vaccine if they haven't already; and State Farm has been given the go-ahead to increase California customers' rates.

Day Around The Bay: Trump Might Be Ready To Set Some Limits With Musk

Trump might be about to start reining Musk in after a heated exchange between Musk and Rubio in a Cabinet meeting; the former officer involved in the scandals surrounding the Antioch Police Department admits that he enjoyed inflicting violence; and Gene Hackman and his wife died a week apart.

Meet The Organizer Who Turned The Tesla Showroom Into a Weekly Protest Hub

Patty Moddelmog has been spearheading Saturday protests outside the Tesla showroom in SF, and about 200 people showed up last week, with the Brass Liberation Orchestra adding a tuba bass line to chants like, “People over profit, stop the coup!"

'A Day Without Immigrants' Rallies To Take Place Monday

Bay Area activists are organizing protests and “A Day Without Immigrants” on Monday in response to the president’s recent crackdowns and aggressive deportation policies.

Stanford Drops Disciplinary Case Against Student Journalist Covering Gaza Protest

A Stanford student who was covering the occupation of the university president's office by pro-Palestinian protesters last year for the campus newspaper when he was arrested alongside those protesters has been cleared of wrongdoing, at least by the school.

1,000 Protesters Marched Down Market Street Ahead of Trump Inauguration With Messages About Immigrants, Palestine

There were protests around the Bay Area and the country over the weekend ahead of Trump's inauguration. But while there are real, grave dangers ahead in this presidency, especially for immigrant communities and trans people, the protests in SF were not major draws.

Bay Area Law Enforcement Gearing Up for Possible Election Night, Post-Election Mayhem

Whether it's celebratory riots, large-scale protests, or opportunistic criminals looking to loot because police might otherwise be distracted, Bay Area police departments are bracing for possible crime and bedlam on Election Night or later this week.

Gaza Protest In Mission District on Eve of October 7 Anniversary, Manny’s Gets Tagged Hard Again

The day before the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the now-year-long response of sustained Israeli counterattacks, a Sunday Mission District protest drew 1,500 people but left the event space Manny’s coated with malicious graffiti.

It's a Boomer vs. Boomer Battle Over Political Speech In One Small East Bay Retirement Community

Out in eastern Contra Costa County, there have been political battles being waged in the pages of the community newspaper and in small demonstrations, and tensions this election year even boiled into a physical fight on a pickleball court.

Protesters Gather at SF Hall of Justice as Golden Gate Bridge Gaza Protesters Appear In Court

Some of the 26 individuals who are facing criminal charges stemming from a Tax Day protest in April that shut down the Golden Gate Bridge for several hours made court appearances on Monday, and were joined by activists protesting their prosecution.

Saturday Links: SF DA Charges 26 Over April Golden Gate Bridge Protest

26 people have been charged with false imprisonment and other felonies for the Tax Day protest that shut down the GG Bridge; former Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died; and Harris now leads Trump in three key swing states.